The man came unhesitatingly.
Frank took a square look at this man, who did not seek to avoid inspection.
"Never saw him before," confessed Merry.
The wiper was dismissed.
"Hackett," called the engineer.
The other wiper did not seem to hear.

He pretended to be very busy, and kept at work.
"Hackett!" He could not fail to hear that.

He kept his face turned away, but answered: "Yes, sir." "Come here.

I want you." The wiper hesitated.

Then he turned and slowly approached.